A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8635748 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 89695471 epoch_slot_no: 98671 block_no: 8635571 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 86069 time: 2023-04-12 01:09:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fbde8b38ee0b1f30dbd62db027fcd1405d0d1034bc0d340f72f4a350c9085b1Block Operator
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